Moraira

The tranquil town of Moraira remains the most unspoilt coastal town of the Marina Alta area. Moraira was, up until the 1970's just a tiny cluster of fishermen’s cottages, since then it has emerged as an exclusive holiday resort. It is so popular that its permanent population of around 9,500 swells to over 30,000 during the busy summer season.

Moraira is under the administration of the town of Teulada which is just 6 kilometres away and provides its inland neighbour with 8 kilometres of blue flag beaches, some sandy and some rocky! Moraira has an exclusive affluent feel to it which is confirmed by the little 'castle' on the sea front which was built in1742 and still has the shield from the Royal Borbon family over the door way. The small marina where the public fish auction is held, the promenades, viewpoints and small shopping district add to the charm of this seaside resort.

.Places of interest and ideas of things to do in Moraira

• Beaches: sandy and shingle beaches.
• Marina: picturesque with great selection of fish restaurants.
• Fish Auction: Monday to Friday at 10.00 in the Lonja building in the marina.
• Castle: resorted castle which looks more like a watchtower in the middle of the promenade.
• Market: large Friday morning.
• Scenic Drive: to Calpe along CV746 with lots of possible stops for admiring the views!

Ideas of places to twin Moraira with day or night

• Enjoy a whole day in Javea. Wander along the promenade that follows the beach around to the marina, pop into the Lonja, to see the fish auction which is held everyday from Monday to Friday at 10am. Continue your walk past the northern beach which is called Plata del Portet, then head up into the streets which lead to the Cap d'Or with its watchtower.
• Spend the morning at the busy market on a Friday, then discover the inland towns of the area like Teluda, the adminstrative capital of Moraira which is well known for cultivating the Muscatel grape which was used mainly to produce wine or Gata de Gorgos famous for its antique and wicker shops.
•  Take the scenic drive to Calpe, stopping where you want to visit the beaches of Benissa and admire the views at the 'miradores'. Once in Calpe enjoy lunch at any of the renowned fish restaurants and then spend the afternoon exploring the Penon de Ifach Natural Park by following the marked walking route through the rock itself and out onto the other side!!

Places of Interest